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Travel in the Tropics & Tours

A Tour to Hawaii’s Vanilla Mill

Courtesy of Sonia R. Martinez, cubanwahine@hawaii.rr.com You’re planning a trip to Hawaii’s Big Island and want to experience more than just the beaches, sun and surf.  How about a visit…

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Culinary

Carrot and Daikon Salad

This is a favorite salad of mine. For some reason I haven’t made it in a very long time but I wanted to post a picture of it and am…

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Imitation (Synthetic) Vanilla

Imitation vanilla comes from synthetic vanillin, which mimics the flavor of natural vanillin, one of the components that gives vanilla its extraordinary bouquet.The first synthetics were made in Germany in…

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Tahitian Vanilla Extract

If you have never tried Tahitian vanilla but you like fruity, floral, flavors and aromas, treat yourself to this marvellous extract! Tahitian vanilla (Vanilla tahitensis) did not originate in Tahiti….

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Madagascar and Bourbon Vanilla Extract

Madagascar and Bourbon vanilla are actually the same.  I’ll explain: Vanilla planifolia, is the species of vanilla most commonly used in extracts. Vanilla planifolia stock originated in Mexico, vanilla’s birthplace,…

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Pure Mexican Vanilla

Vanilla Planifolia is the variety of vanilla plant that has fueled the world’s desire for our favorite flavor and fragrance.  It grows naturally in the tropical areas of Mexico, Central…

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Cakes

Rose Red Velvet Cake

Courtesy of Rose Levy Beranbaum, Real Baking With Rose I long resisted the charms of Rose Red Velvet Cake, believing it to be merely a layer cake tinted red with…

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Cakes

Whipped Cream Cake

Whipped Cream Cake Courtesy of Rose Levy Beranbaum, www.realbakingwithrose.com Rose says:  This unusual, old-time recipe was sent to me by chef Anthony Stella, a restaurateur in Delaware, who asked if I…

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Cashew Cream

If you’re allergic or sensitive to dairy products or are vegan, finding a good alternative to heavy cream can be a challenge.  Enter the humble cashew!  Cashews aren’t actually nuts. …

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Be the Change

Global Women’s Leadership Network

It is December and the hills surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area are tinged with snow.  Inside the classroom, women from sub-Saharan Africa and India are wrapped in shawls and…

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Cakes

Molten Chocolate Cakes

  These cakes are my latest downfall.  I discovered that you don’t have to use them right away to enjoy the smooth exterior and melted center of these chocolaty mini-cakes….

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Cakes

Apple Fritters

    It’s apple season again. Makes me think of returning to school with the ubiquitous apple in my lunch box. How about you?   While the supermarkets carry the…

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Specialties

Spice Blend for Quick Breads

Courtesy of Lauren Groveman Ready and waiting to be used as a flavor-packed addition to your quick breads and cookies, this dry spice blend is a real comfort, especially when…

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